Jeremy skips school on a regular basis and hangs out at an old abandoned house. When he is in school, there are constant aggressive behaviors that usually result in fighting. Repeated disciplinary techniques have been tried by the parents. The last time Jeremy got in trouble at school, he was grounded at home for two weeks. Jeremy ran away one evening and burned the old abandoned house down. He is demonstrating symptoms of what disorder?
A)Conduct disorder
B)Autistic disorder
C)Obsessive compulsive disorder
D)Childhood depression

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Conduct disorder is more frequent in boys than girls, with males being more physically aggressive. Children with this problem demonstrate selfishness, lack appropriate guilt, and do not relate well to others. Destruction of property and fire setting are common signs of a problem during late childhood. Physical cruelty to animals and humans are frequent with the use of a weapon causing harm.

Jeremy Skips School on a Regular Basis and Hangs Out